The American Academy of Nursing's Official Journal

The American Academy of Nursing’s official journal, Nursing Outlook, is a bi-monthly journal that offers innovative ideas for leaders in the nursing profession through peer-reviewed articles and timely reports. Each issue examines current issues and trends in nursing practice, education and research, offering progressive solutions to the challenges facing the profession. Nursing Outlook is included in MEDLINE, CINAHL and the Journal Citation Reports Social Science Edition. 

Each issue includes Academy content such as articles by the Academy President, as well as the Chair of CANS, policy position statements, Expert Panel consensus papers and manuscripts. View the Editorial Board. Learn more about author benefits.

2025 President's Messages

• January/February: Reaching Impact in a New Political Climate: Finding a Way
• March/April: Taming the Wild West: Harnessing the Future of Artificial Intelligence
• May/June: Can Polarity Be Managed: Embracing “Both/And” Thinking
• July/August: Just One Fact: The Continued Quest to Sustain Nursing Science

2024 President's Messages

• January/February: Remembering our Past; Envisioning our Future 
• March/April: Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity In 2024: Partnerships for Action 
• May/June: The Academy’s House: Strategic planning for the strength of its future integrity
• July/August: Change is Seen Through the Lens We Decide to Carry
• September/October: The Value of Every Vote
• November/December: The Academy’s Social Contract: Our Fellowship’s Commitment to Health